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Doris Behrens-Abouseif
Through an unparalleled study of primary sources and rigorous fieldwork, this original book - richly illustrated in colour - explores the unpredictable and nuanced art of the regal gift in…
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An introduction to Islamic architecture in Cairo, with coverage including the no longer extant Fatimid palaces and the Mamluke buildings within the Citadel.
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Doris Behrens- Abouseif
Doris Behrens-Abouseif provides a panorama of the concepts of beauty in classical and post classical Arabic culture up to the 15th century, drawing on Arabic texts from philosophy, theology, mysticism…
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A remarkable collection of metalwork from the Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, and the Indian subcontinent, published here for the first time.
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The latest book in the series on the treasures of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait.
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Replete with colorful anecdotes and copious illustrations, Dress and Dress Code in Medieval Cairo offers a lively and comprehensive study of this fascinating topic.
This book deals with the transition of Egypt from Mamluk to Ottoman rule, a subject that has not been investigated before; Waqf documents are a major source for this study…
Minarets have defined Cairo’s skyline since its early history: they are one of the most characteristic features of Islamic architecture. This title offers insights into the religious, historical and architectural…
Featuring illustrations in colour and black-and-white, this collection of essays provides a reassessment of nineteenth-century Islamic art and architecture. The essays demonstrate that the arts of that era were vibrant…
Muqarnas: An Annual on the Visual Cultures of the Islamic World is sponsored by The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Images are the cornerstone of culture. At a single glance, a society’s understanding of itself is crystallized in them; they are the agents of a common perspective, as well as…
Minarets have defined Cairo’s skyline since its early history: they are one of the most characteristic features of Islamic architecture.
